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Definition harbour in British English

harbour noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/
1

an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbour where passengers and goods can be taken on and off

Example

Folkestone harbour

Example

a splendid natural harbour

Example

The wind kept us in harbour until the following afternoon.

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Definition harbour in British English